{"id":674,"date":"2019-11-11T12:39:26","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T12:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vookbook.com\/blog\/?p=674"},"modified":"2019-11-11T12:39:26","modified_gmt":"2019-11-11T12:39:26","slug":"visit-vienna-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vookbook.com\/blog\/visit-vienna-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Vienna in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

From cosy Christmas markets and the promise of snow to the elegance of ball season and the popular New Year Concert, here arise our top pick of things to do in Vienna during the winter months.<\/p>\n

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Browse the Christmas markets<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The Austrian capital is famous for putting on a show during the festive period and is considered to have some of the best Christmas markets in all of Europe. One of the most popular and traditional takes place in front of the\u00a0Belvedere Palace<\/a>, which contains a circle of stalls selling traditional handicraft items, plenty of warming Austrian food and drinks, including gloriously warming mugs of\u00a0gluhwein\u00a0<\/em>(mulled wine),\u00a0<\/em>as well as daily choral performances. The Karlsplatz, Sch\u00f6nbrunn, and\u00a0Freyung<\/a>\u00a0markets are also great for summoning Christmas cheer.<\/p>\n

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Embrace \u2018ball season\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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One of the more acceptable hangovers from the bygone era of Vienna\u2019s decadence and high society, \u2018ball season\u2019 takes place between November and January and there\u2019s something for everyone. Seasoned waltzers can head to the conservative Philharmonic ball to twirl around the dancefloor, while those wanting something a little more in the 21st century can check out the less formal Bonbon Ball. Read\u00a0our guide\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n

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Go ice-skating<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Unlike skiing, ice-skating is a winter sport that practically everyone can enjoy. There are numerous ice rinks set up across the city between November and January, including in the gardens of the\u00a0Wilhelminenberg Palace<\/a>\u00a0and in front of the Rathaus to host the annual Ice Dream event. Over the Christmas period, a 6,000 square metre ice rink is set up between the Vienna Konzerthaus and the Inter-Continental Hotel and is extremely popular with both tourists and locals alike; you can hire ice-skates for a few euros or opt to take part in a lesson. And if the city is experiencing an exceedingly frosty year, the river Danube may well freeze over, inviting throngs of skaters to glide onto the temporary natural ice rink.<\/p>\n

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Take part in winter sports<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Curling may not be one of the most popular winter sports, but it is not to be missed if you are visiting Vienna during the winter months. On the ice rink in front of the city hall square, there are eight curling lanes in which fans of the sport can show off their skills, and there is also a smaller curling rink in front of the canal, aboard the\u00a0Badeschiff<\/a>\u00a0\u201cpool boat\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy the (almost) guaranteed snow<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Although no one can say for sure,\u00a0Austria\u00a0<\/a>is generally a safe bet for a holiday destination if you want a white Christmas. Temperatures average around O\u00b0C in December, so you are very likely to experience snowfall when visiting around this time, making the Christmas markets especially atmospheric. From snowball fights to tobogganing, snow in\u00a0Vienna\u00a0always equals fun.<\/p>\n

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Soak up culture at concerts and shows<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Famous for being a cultural powerhouse of Europe, Austria\u2019s capital has an impressive choice of shows and concerts year-round. However, wintertime is one of the more special times of the year to visit if you want the best pick of shows. From the performances at the world-famous Vienna State Opera House to more casual church concerts, the choices are endless when it comes to concerts.<\/p>\n

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Fuel up on the delicious food<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Austrian cuisine comes into its own during the winter. The rich ingredients of a Viennese kitchen are put to good use to create sweet and savoury dishes with a calorific value you will be thankful for in the cold weather! From the roasted chestnut and potato wedge stalls on the street to the markets selling steaming mugs of\u00a0gl\u00fchwein<\/em>\u00a0(mulled wine), foodies will be spoilt for choice when visiting in the wintertime. Try some\u00a0traditional recipes\u00a0at home and read our guide to the city\u2019s\u00a0best restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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